"Zip-Strip Saran Wrap" Transparent Cling Wrap, circa 1959
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Artifact Overview
Saran Wrap, introduced in 1953, came from the research and development that created many plastics during World War II. Its strength and tight clinginess--and ability to keep food fresher longer--made it popular with consumers. Though convenient and inexpensive, plastic wrap is made from chemicals that are potentially harmful as they break down. Plastic wrap is hard to recycle, contributing to the plastic pollution crisis.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Food wrap
Date Made
circa 1959
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2020.64.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Metal
Cardboard
Color
Green
White (Color)
Yellowish green
Red
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 1.5 in (Packaging)
Width: 8.625 in (Packaging)
Length: 1.563 in (Packaging)
Inscriptions
on front of packaging:
New / LIFT / ZIP-(R) / STRIP / DOW / SARAN WRAP / TRADEMARK / finest food protection
on back of packaging:
nothing saves like... / DOW SARAN WRAP / TRADEMARK / finest food protection
on sides of packaging:
DOW / SARAN / WRAP / 25 FT.
on top of packaging:
nothing saves like... / DOW SARAN WRAP / TRADEMARK / it really clings
on bottom of packaging:
DOW(R) SARAN WRAP / TRADEMARK / MADE IN U.S.A. - PRINTED IN U.S.A. / (C) 1959 THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY MIDLAND, MICHIGAN
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